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Uber, Ola auto services 'banned' in Bengaluru; aggregators slash fares

Action after complaints of overcharging

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In a notice to mobility players such as Uber, Ola and Rapido, the transport department said that some aggregators are providing auto-rickshaw services in violation of the above regulations

Peerzada Abrar Bengaluru

5 min read Last Updated : Oct 07 2022 | 10:45 PM IST

App-based mobility players Ola and Uber have reduced the fare for their auto-rickshaw services after the Karnataka government declared these services “illegal”, following multiple complaints of overcharging, according to sources. Mobility players -- such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido – have been asked to discontinue their auto-rickshaw services in Bengaluru in next three days.

The state transport department has issued notices to these companies.

Several commuters registered complaints with the transport department about Ola and Uber charging a minimum of Rs 100, even if the travel distance is less than two kilometres (km). The minimum auto fare in Bengaluru is

Topics : Karnataka government cab aggregators OLA cabs Uber cabs Cab apps Bengaluru Ola cab Taxi fares auto rickshaw Ola Autorickshaw Uber's autorickshaw service

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